The Healthcare Industry
America needs more health care workers. The U.S. Department of
Labor predicts that healthcare will generate 3 million new wage
and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016. Seven out of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related.
Our aging population, new medical technologies, and changes in the way health care is, and will be provided in the future, are opening doors for students who want to train for a job that pays well and gives them a chance to help other people. And opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income students are especially good in health care. www.explorehealthcareers.org
View the Health Care in-demand occupations.
There are many reasons to consider a healthcare career:
- Tremendous job growth--half of the 30 fastest growing occupations are health-related
- Salaries and benefits are above many other industries
- Job stability
- Flexible scheduling
- Career laddering--can start at any level and work up
- Healthcare facilities are in every corner of the country
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment Statistics
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Career Guide to Health Care
Healthcare Recruitment Trends for 2009
An annual CareerBuilder.com forecast is predicting that because of the aging population, health care is one of the few industries positioned for staffing growth in 2009.
A survey found that one-in-five (17 percent) of large health care employers (50 or more employees) plan to increase the number of full-time, permanent employees in 2009, while 67 percent foresee either making no change in the number of employees or are unsure. Sixteen percent plan to decrease the number of employees.
Read about the health care recruitment trends that CareerBuilder forecasts for 2009.
Top 50 Medical Career Blogs
Medicine 3.0 has compiled a list of the of the top 50 medical career blogs for its readers. You can get the latest news in the health and medical industry, as well as learn helpful information about a variety of professions in health and medical careers. If you are interested in a career in the medical field, it can help to get advice from people who have already been there. Many professionals write blogs now, and they can provide helpful insight into what you need to do in order to become successful in a variety of medical careers. more
Resource Links:
- > 7 Steps to a Successful Health Career
- > America's Growing Demand for Health Workers
- > Exploring Career Opportunities in Health